General Reminders

1. My Salat Assignment due Thursday (Dec 4)
2. Islam Unit Test on Tuesday (Dec 9)
3. Islam Prezi Found Here
Let me know if you want me to add any resources (videos, websites, etc) as we go

Thursday, December 4

Extremism in Canada
Islam review questions handed out today.  PDF Below:
islam_review.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Have an awesome weekend!!

Wednesday, December 3

Islam Today
My Salat assignment due tomorrow!  Make sure to get it in.

Tuesday, December 2

Work Period: Islam Milestones and Salat Assignment

Monday, December 1

The Islam Calendar and Festivals
Today, you received the My Salat assignment.  Finish part A for tomorrow.  The whole thing is due Thursday.  See PDF version of the assignment below:
my_salat_-_google_docs.pdf
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Friday, November 28

The Egg and the Golden Rule
Great discussions in class today!
Find a link to the short story here.  It's available in lots of languages

Thursday, November 27

Dressing according to the Quran
Homework:
  • Read the article and answer the questions in the package you were given today

Wednesday, November 26

The Quran
Homework:
  • Complete the 2 questions on the back of the Sacred Texts sheet

Tuesday, November 25

The Caliphate
Homework:
  • Create an Islam Timeline!  It will be a good resource for your test and exam.

Monday, November 24

Beliefs in Islam
Homework:
  • Define Sunni, Shi'ah and Sufi as per the homework questions

Friday, November 21

5 Pillars of Islam
Presentations of Pillars of Islam.  The posters will be posted in the Prezi over the weekend.

Thursday, November 20

The Life of Muhammad Part 2
Homework:
  • Complete the Islam view on Prophets table on the handout from yesterday

Wednesday, November 19

The Life of Muhammad
Homework:
  • Start filling out Terms, People, Places in the Life of Muhammad handout with what we did in class today
  • Check off the Retreat Questions (from the Abrahamic Religions handout) that you think you understand at this point

Tuesday, November 18

Islam Introduction Day 2
Check out the Prezi for the unit here

Monday, November 17

Islam Introduction
Homework:
  • Complete Abrahamic Religions table handed out today

Thursday, November 13

Judaism Test
Good luck!  Enjoy the long weekend!

Wednesday, November 12

Judaism Review Day 2
Good luck with the studying!
Below are the items we came up with that aren't in the review questions but potentially could be on the test...

Tuesday, November 11

Judaism Review Day 1
See review material below
Remember, your Shabbat Project is due tomorrow!

Monday, November 10

Anti-Semitism Day 2
Homework:
  • Complete Shabbat Project for Wednesday
  • Judaism Test Thursday

Review materials:
judaism_review.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Friday, November 7

Anti-Semitism
Homework:
  • Shabbat Project due on Wednesday of next week!  Good luck this weekend!  The assignment can be found below...
the_shabbat_project.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Thursday, November 6

Judaism and Society
Homework
  • P2 - Remember to bring in the $3.00 for FTC tomorrow!

Wednesday, November 5

Stolen Summer Day 2
Homework:
  • Make sure to finish the handout I gave you on Monday

Below are the comments and questions you came up with during the movie.  We'll discuss them in class tomorrow....
Period 2
  • The rabbi is very thankful and his kindness is a reflection of the virtues of Jewish people
  • What exactly is the Jewish belief of heaven?
  • Why does Pete's dad dislike Pete hanging out with Danny
Period 3
  • Why is there so much tension between the Irish-Catholics and the Jewish peoples?
  • Why would the Jewish community be so opposed to Pete's lemonade stand?
  • Why do the nuns stress the existence of Hell and the possibility of people going there?
  • Why do they portray Jews as more accepting of other peoples beliefs?

Tuesday, November 4

Stolen Summer Day 1

Monday, November 3

Milestones in Judaism
We also took up the Sects/Branches of Judaism worksheet today.
See Grade 11 Student work for your answers...
Homework:
  • Complete "Jewish Practices and Rituals" sheet for Thursday

Friday, October 31

Happy Halloween!  Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday, October 30

Jewish Festivals and Beliefs
Homework:
  • Answer the question on the 613 Mitzvoth handout

Wednesday, October 29

The Hebrew Calendar
Homework:
  • Complete Jewish Festivals and Jewish Festivals (Pt 2) worksheet
  • Complete Hebrew Calendar question (label the 9 holidays on the Hebrew Calendar)

Tuesday, October 28

Joshua to Jesus Part 2
Homework:
  • Complete the following pages: Sects and Branches of Judaism

This is the video we watched in class today:
You can find descriptions of each of the people in the video description or on the website of the creator. 

Monday, October 27

Joshua to Jesus
Homework:
  • Complete Sects of Judaism table in the package that was handed out today!
  • No need to do the branches of Judaism table yet...

Friday, October 24

Biblical Judaism Review
Homework:
  • Complete Judges, Kings and Prophets questions over the weekend!

Thursday, October 23

The Law of Moses

A Year of Living Biblically 

Wednesday, October 22

The Beginning of Judaism 2
Homework
  • Complete "Sacred Writings of Judaism" sheet for tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 21

The Beginning of Judaism
Homework:
  • Complete "Some General Definitions" sheet

Monday, October 20

Christianity Unit Test Today!  Good luck.
Tomorrow we will be starting on Judaism

Friday, October 17

Christianity Unit Review:  Review for your test on Monday.  Have a great weekend!
church_history_summary.pdf
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Thursday, October 16

Jesus and the Pope
Homework:
  • Work on Christianity review questions on the back of the handout from today

Wednesday, October 15

Period 2 - Religious Symbols Article
Homework:
  • Read the article and complete the questions attached
Period 3 - Retreat day!

Tuesday, October 14

Period 2 - Creating the Modern Church
Homework:
  • Start creating your summary/study sheets for the test on Monday
Period 3 - Retreat Prequel
Homework:
  • Remember to bring a lunch for the retreat tomorrow!
  • Meet in the Forum at 8:30 so I can do attendance

Friday, October 10

Period 2 - Retreat Discussion
Period 3 - Article Discussion
Homework:
  • Put together your study notes for the test.  We will be finishing up the unit early next week

Have a great Thanksgiving!!

Here is the Crash Course video on Early Christianity:

Thursday, October 9

Period 2 - Retreat day!
Period 3 - Religious Symbols Article
Homework:
  • Read the article and complete the questions attached

Wednesday, October 8

Period 2 - Retreat Prequel
Homework:
  • Remember to bring a lunch for the retreat tomorrow!
  • Meet in the Forum at 8:30 so I can do attendance

Period 3 - Creating the Modern Church
Homework:
  • Start creating your summary/study sheets for the test next Friday

Tuesday, October 7

The Division of the Church
Homework:
  • Complete the Protestant  Churches Handout

Here is a Youtube link to the Martin Luther film clip we watched in class today

Monday, October 6

The Early Church
Homework:
  • Sacrament Handout - read and highlight, make notes on the important points
Here is a link to the St. Paul map and Early Church Timelines we looked at in class today!

Friday, October 3

The Life of Jesus
Homework:
  • Read the Beliefs section on pages 269-271 and 274
  • Take notes (one point per paragraph)
  • Answer the 4 questions on page 275
Have a good weekend!!

Thursday, October 2

Christianity Introduction
  • Today you were handed back your Unit 1-2 tests
  • Make sure to complete your Avatar Reflection for tomorrow
  • Don't forget to get your permission forms for the retreat signed!

Links

Student Work

Retreat Questions:
Here are the questions you included in your reflections for the retreat.  Hopefully we'll be able to answer them all before the end of the course!
retreat_questions.pdf
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Schedule

Christmas Break

F Dec 19 - 
T Dec 18 - 
W Dec 17 - 
T Dec 16 - 
M Dec 15 - 

F Dec 12 - 
T Dec 11 - Hinduism Introduction
W Dec 10 - ISU Introduction
T Dec 9 - Islam Unit Test
M Dec 8 - Islam Review

F Dec 5 - PA Day - No School
T Dec 4 - Extremism in Canada, My Salat Due 
W Dec 3 - Islam Today
T Dec 2 - Milestones in Islam
M Dec 1 - The Islam Calendar, My Salat 

F Nov 28 - The Egg and the Golden Rule
T Nov 27 - Dressing according to the Quran
W Nov 26 - The Quran
T Nov 25 - The Caliphate - Parent Teacher Interviews
M Nov 24 - Beliefs in Islam

F Nov 21 - The 5 Pillars of Islam
T Nov 20 - The Life of Muhammad Day 2
W Nov 19 - Late Start, The Life of Muhammad, Midterm Report Cards Distributed (P1)
T Nov 18 - Islam Introduction Day 2
M Nov 17 - Islam Introduction, Mid Term Marks Due for teachers

F Nov 14 - PD Day - No School
T Nov 13 - Judaism Unit Test
W Nov 12 - Judaism Review Day 2 - Shabbat Project Due
T Nov 11 - Judaism Review Day 1
M Nov 10
  P2 - Anti-Semitism
  P3 - Finish Anti-Semitism

F Nov 7 
  P2 - FTC Docudrama
  P3 - Anti-Semitism
T Nov 6 - Judaism and Society
W Nov 5 - Stolen Summer Day 2
T Nov 4 - Stolen Summer Day 1
M Nov 3 - Milestones in Judaism

F Oct 31 - The Messiah
T Oct 30 - Jewish Festivals and Beliefs
W Oct 29 - The Hebrew Calendar
T Oct 28 - Joshua to Jesus Part 2
M Oct 27 - Josua to Jesus

F Oct 24 - Biblical Judaism Review
T Oct 23 - The Law of Moses/A Year of Living Biblically
W Oct 22 - The Beginning of Judaism 2
T Oct 21 - The Beginning of Judaism
M Oct 20 - Christianity Unit Test

F Oct 17 - Christianity Review
T Oct 16
     P2 - Article Discussion, Jesus & the Pope
     P3 - Retreat Discussion, Jesus & the Pope
W Oct 15 
     P2 - Religious Symbols Article
     P3 - Retreat
T Oct 14
     P2 - Creating the Modern Church
     P3 - Retreat Prequel
M Oct 13 - Thanksgiving (no school)

F Oct 10
     P2 - Retreat Reflection
     P3 - Article Discussion
T Oct 9 
     P2 - Retreat
     P3 - Religious Symbols Article
W Oct 8 - Late Start
     P2 - Retreat Prequel
     P3 - Creating the Modern Church
T Oct 7 - The Division of the Church
M Oct 6 - The Early Church

F Oct 3 - The Life of Jesus
T Oct 2 - Christianity Introduction
W Oct 1 - Complete Avatar
T Sep 30 - Avatar
M Sep 29 - Avatar

F Sep 26 - Aboriginal Religions Test
T Sep 25 - Take up review questions
W Sep 24 - Review Questions
T Sep 23 - Aboriginal Unit Review
M Sep 22 - Proud to Be

Wednesday, October 1

Complete Avatar
  • Avatar Reflection assignment due Friday (assignment attached below)
  • You may use the responses collected during the movie to the right to help you
  • Submit your reflection in class or via email through the Contact Form
avatar_assignment_v2.pdf
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    • Retreat permission forms handed out today - bring them in signed for Friday!

Avatar Responses

Period 2 Responses
•the massive flying bird is the mightiest bird of all and him who can conquer it will receive a great deal if respect.  Just like the aboriginals
•in terms of rituals they feel that there is a strong bond between nature and humans or navi
•both believe in spirits of animals
•the elder or leader is wearing a headress
•they use bow n arrows like natives
•They are both very in touch with nature
•both believe in spirits
•a symbol or vision that one has a strong heart  therefor has a high importance especially when those glowing things surround him
•both wear very little clothing...
•a connection is before she put the animal to rest she said a prayer or blessing of some sort
•the Na'vi and the First Nations  were both taught English
•both get invaded by the "white man"

Period 3 Responses
•symbolic tree of life
• The tree in the middle of their village is sacred, like the Tree of Life in aboriginal ceremonies
•the navi value nature and all living things
•The mother is like a medicine man/shaman in their community, and they have a deity
•Avatars represent Metis
•The capitalistic mindset of valuing money over life by the settlers
•They both believe in deities
•they give great importance to animals different people have different roles, just like First Nations
•they have dieties
•Their leaders are decorated in feathers and colours to show his authority/wisdom
•they live off the land and are very thankful for it
•Na'vi have their own language The Na'vi
•have great respect for nature
•the navi respect the animals of the land
•Humans want resources from land that the na'vi live on like the europeans wanted from north america
•Men from earth invade the Na'vi land like the Europeans did in North America